Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel 2008 Review

Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel 2008 Review
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[@willgearig]

Mines an 07 that i bought when i was 20 with 12 miles on it. Since then i have kept the look stock. I had the computer re flashed so it bypasses the deal that makes it run quieter. Also have a tuner and exhaust. That's added about 70 hp and 110 tq. Then the intake swirl motor shit the bed. I was dreading the $4000-7000 fix. But, XDP diesel sells a plug that tricks your computer into thinking it's running right. I've had it for the last 15,000 miles with no problems and the plug was only $30. Love the Jeep, love the video my friend. Keep it Canada! Respect, from Utah!

[@KcYukon]

Awesome dude thanks for the comment and positive feedback.. So sorry I missed your comment for some reason it didn't show in my comments area.... Anyways I still got the jeep and its still running strong!!! how is yours doing? Still got it?

[@kennethsillers2310]

the new grand Cherokee motor is built by VM (venture motori) Italy, which is owned by fiat, they also built the 2005-2006 liberty diesel engines. nice jeep, I have a 2006 liberty CRD myself.

[@KcYukon]

Good info I have heard there putting that engine in there Ram trucks and there Jeep Grand Cherokee 's. It's going to be a good motor. I think they said over 400 foot pounds torque on that new motor.

[@michaelmckenna4320]

I own this, love it but best on HWY is 22/23 when running 80, because it runs so easily at 80. If a light foot at 55 to 60, then around 25. I drive now in mixed driving with a medium foot at 20 to 21 mpg. Diesel costs more but when you consider towing capacity and no DPF nor Urea when it comes to maintenance costs, then it is the way to go.

[@KcYukon]

I totally agree awesome jeep I still own it!!! Thanks for the comment sorry for the delay!

[@OverlandTT]

I've ad mine since 2008 and still love it. Nice review

[@KcYukon]

Yea awesome jeep I still have mine it run rock solid!! Sorry for the long delay in getting back somehow I missed a ton of comments :(

[@jeanbanahn]

legendary vehicle!

[@KcYukon]

Amazing I still drive this every day!!!

[@OverlandTT]

Mine is a 2005 and is identical over in the UK and has just on 102,000 Miles. Thats around 165,000km. The throttle body is actually an electronic actuator, when you shut it off and hear the wheezing and things - look carefully and you'll see it close up/pop down, same for pre-start - with the ignition on. I've done a couple of video's of mine and am also getting tyres a little different to SRT :) Nice review btw.

[@KcYukon]

+Peter I Thanks peter have you ever found an EGR delete or a DPF delete out there?

[@Dlar91]

Throttle is right behind the turbo very hard to reach. Have someone hit the gas while you are watching and you can see it actuate.

[@KcYukon]

Right on thanks happy to hear positive stuff out there... Thanks for watching hoping you will subscribe :)

[@splatgraphics]

I just bought a 2008 with 121,000km. I get it next week. Hope I made the right choice as I've wanted one for ALONG time.

[@KcYukon]

Cory Sarafinchan I love my Jeep its amazing!! You made a good choice my friend thanks for watching

[@kenmckechnie6579]

Cory Sarafinchan do the dpf delete!! did mine last year and what a difference. . more power!!

[@KcYukon]

did you go green diesel. com and just do the ecu tune? did u manually have to remove it as well? very interested in doing this thanks

[@splatgraphics]

I did get the gde hot tune. Replaced the cat*dpf*and the turbo rez. HUGE difference in performance.

[@JohnDoe-gn5bc]

Hey Cory. Do you still have your 2008 crd jeep grand cherokee? If yes, how has it treated you over the past three years? I'm considering buying a 2008 with a 145000 km and I'm just curious if you would buy it all over again given the chance? Also thanks for the update on the mods ... this one is bone stock and begging for some upgrades. it's at a dealership; is there must do's you would recommend before taking it off the lot (ie. all fluid change is an obvious one ... I believe an engine flush is around 170,000 km)?

[@camday2043]

There is no throttle body on a diesel it’s always wide open, fuel is added to control rpm

[@KcYukon]

Thanks for the comment!

[@El_ReyJ]

The 03-04 powerstrokes have throttle plates on the intake elbow, totally useless but some diesels do have throttle plates

[@baruck655]

Thanks for show your trucks, I'm from Argentina and I want a jeep too, diesel if I could.. Thank you.

[@KcYukon]

Awesome good luck there a great jeep!!

[@pajerry]

Owned one of these. 90% highway (110-120 km/h) 10% city. Never have I gotten the mileage you claim. 10 l/100km at best, dipped into the high 9's at times, measured with a scanguage2 hooked into the obd port. I ran stock tires 3 seasons and toyos winter, so some resistance. I had 269k on it before it was rear-ended and totaled. Otherwise, I agree, this would be a 500k-800k motor. The new ecodiesel is a VM Motori diesel originally sources from GM about 25 years ago. I have one and it is definitely a different beast than the old mercedes crd.

[@KcYukon]

try your fuel.mileage out driving about 98/100 km

[@pajerry]

lol I'll try to drive slower.

[@KcYukon]

;)

[@GurtyVideos]

I'm on the hunt for one of my own! These seem like great jeeps. How is it after these years?

[@KcYukon]

It was an awesome jeep we never had any major issues just regular every day stuff like oil changes etc.... But we sold it about 2 months ago or so after owning over 12 years of owning it wanted something different I bought a Chrylser 300 SRT lol 0-60 in 5.0 secs or so 1/4 mile in about high 12's low 13's ... Its a fun car! :) Anyways enjoy it great Jeep!

[@RNgabe]

bro the diesels ones are more expensive about 10k each car but they are super quick

[@KcYukon]

@@RNgabe yea there cool jeep

[@RNgabe]

@@KcYukon yea cold starting it is a bum half the times my dad cand take me to school but i heard diesels have heating blocks for the cold

[@KcYukon]

@@RNgabe yep plugged in she purrs to life like nothing GC diesel motor was amazing the liberty diesel motor was a cold running engine so in winter engine would not get hot enough to heat cab... so that kinda sucked in cold winter days

[@DMX-PAT]

Thanks!!

[@KcYukon]

No problem thanks for watching!

[@yako0000]

been thinking about buying one of these for years. i'm a diesel guy and i just don't think id be happy with a newer gas half-ton. i test drove one for sale here last summer and really liked the way it drove. it drives very 'german'. holds revs in gear, shifts firmly, and is predictable. I'm about 85% sure i'm going to buy one. is there anything else i need to know that i won't find out until i buy it? also how does it start in the winter after being outside not plugged in for a few hours? i had a Jetta TDI for 8 years and i loved it, but VW's like to eat parts. miss the baby diesel though

[@KcYukon]

This thing starts great in the winter I love the fact that the engine has a chain for timing. It does not have a belt you have to change every 100 K. Honestly I plan to keep it as long as it will run. Great Jeep heats great in the winter I mean you can't go wrong with one of these units. I also have 02 jetta and the jetta has one advantage it's better on fuel.

[@KcYukon]

One other thing I should mention in winter if its more then -20 C you will need to plug these vehicles in... If there plugged in -20 C or colder they will start fine no problem. I have 238,000 kms on mine and its still going strong!!

[@yako0000]

@@KcYukon lol so i'm reading through the comments and see this and realize i actually have seen this video before. i bought an 08 GC CRD 3 years ago. it was traded in on a new cadillac and had only 51,000 Kms on it! it had been in a garage and never seen winter until i owned it. the dealership posted it on kijiji on saturday afternoon without a picture, i saw the ad and was standing outside the door when they opened monday morning. they actually said 'we haven't even put it through the shop yet, we don't know whats wrong with it!' i said i know what's wrong with it. nothing! i test drove it, tried everything out and it was flawless. i bought it on the spot leaving the chevy guys scratching their heads. before i left with the paperwork they had over 2 dozen frantic phone calls about it. then they wanted to know "what do you know about that car that we don't?" i told them i've been looking for one of these for 3 years and was prepared to pay a lot more than they were asking. anyway i absolutely love it and i am one of those 'car guys' that obsesses over every single detail and i cannot find any way to improve this engine/transmission combination. i replaced the leaky elephant hose and cleaned teh swirl motor electrical connection when i got it. i have to replace the original serpentine belt this spring along with the fuel filter. number 6 glow plug burned out but replaced it myself. these injectors can leak soot/fuel so keep an eye out for that but mine was clean. i got all my information from conflictedracer.wordpress.com/2013/09/03/2007-2008-5-wk2-crd-faq-jeep-grand-cherokee-diesel/ before i bought it. you can never know too much. i basically sold a volkswagen golf to a guy in the vw parking lot in saskatoon when i had a jetta. i was waiting for service work and wandering around the parking lot. he asked me about something, he must have thought i worked there, and i knew more than the sales guy did so i could answer every question. he's like okay i want one lets go inside and make a deal. i was like i don't work here i'm just a volkswagen nut. i'm waiting for my car. anyway now that i've owned my Jeep for awhile i should do a quick review of it. i cannot find anything wrong with the engine/transmission system. the jeep part is acceptable quality. i'm a little worried about rust but planning to do some wheelwell painting and rustproofing before next winter. this is a million mile engine i just want to have some jeep left by then.

[@KcYukon]

@@yako0000 That's awesome man love it! My machine is still going strong just pulled 4 sleds and enclosed trailer I would guess 7000 pounds in total drove. I just woke up actually lol drove to 2 am 8 hour drive to cabin. So anyways its go 350,000 kms still runs strong.. Cost me about a tank and 3/4 fuel to get here.... Crazy and it was pulling hard dude! I wish I could send a screenshot of my rigg.. if you do snapchat I do a lot every day posting there ;) Kbacon895 is my name there... Cheers and appreciate the comments and subscription!!! Thanks again!!!

[@parloidsorcus]

How is that diesel engine working so far? Any mechanical o electrical problems? Hard to get autoparts?

[@KcYukon]

This Jeep is rock solid 340,000 kms on it and change oil, change tires, small little things but nothing to be concerned about.. Oh Alternator about 2 months ago that's nothing... Awesome jeep I highly recommend I plan to run it to the wheels fall off.... Parts are still easy to get through dodge... The motor is actually Mercedes with Jeep branding and it been real good to me! Not sure how I didn't see this comments before so I'm just replying to everyone now!! Sorry for the delay

[@ferociousfishing927]

@@KcYukon looking at getting one for 5500 in good shape minor rust has 325000 km on it. is it a good buy

[@KcYukon]

@@ferociousfishing927 CDN Or US dollars?

[@ferociousfishing927]

@@KcYukon canadian

[@ferociousfishing927]

@@KcYukon how many km is on yours now?

[@ticomonte8737]

great video thumbs up

[@KcYukon]

thanks

[@icingfeestbeest]

I'm thinking of buying a 2008 Grand Cherokee Diesel soon as a long distance touring vehicle to tow a travel trailer around Canada and the USA. Are you still happy with ours? any menionable issues, or still going strong and reliable?

[@KcYukon]

Still going strong and reliable Knock On Wood!!! Love this jeep i don't ever see getting rid of it almost at 300,000 kms and it still pulls and lots of power like a beast... I highly recommend these Jeeps... One thing I know is that make sure oil changes are done by Jeep dealership it takes special Mercedes oil or something like... If you use just regular diesel oil apparently it can plug the emissions system which will throw engine code. This has never happened to me but to be honest I always get oil change done by dodge dealer.... Now if it ever did go I would get the delete for it and just delete it out of the system... More power and better fuel mileage if you do the delete... greendiesel.com has the delete good luck with purchase!!!!! :) :) :)

[@YouMotorcycle]

@@KcYukon How many km on it now brother? Cheers.

[@KcYukon]

@@YouMotorcycle Hello Sir! Yes 0 problems and almost 320,000 kms it still drives very strong lots of power and good on fuel MPG around 25 MPg combined ...... 30-35 MPG on hwy, town driving about 22MPG - Pulling trailer about 16-20 MPG ....................... I got delete done for it and it made a world of difference in power and fuel mileage mostly mileage which was nice to see Cheers!

[@YouMotorcycle]

@@KcYukon What was the delete and what did it cost ya? New to the world of diesel vehicles.

[@KcYukon]

@@YouMotorcycle The shop that did mine charged me 300 dollars to do it... It removes all the green tree stuff which all it does is get plugged up and causes your truck to work harder... Which intern uses more of your fuel and power to run these extra things...

[@jtownguitar5]

Hey , I have the same one. Amazing vehicle. I'm curious if you have ever heard a ticking noise coming from yours, is quite noticeable when up against a wall at low rpms to idle . can't seem to figure it out...

[@KcYukon]

I just started mine up I don't notice any noise coming from it just regular diesel grunt noise that all diesels make... Does it sound the same as mine when I start the vehicle in this video?

[@Modzilla32]

Just got my 08 wk crd back from the body shop and couldn't be more stoked. My rental was a 2014 wk2 V6. What a weak-ass awd douche machine. Btw. Diesels don't have throttle-bodies in a "gascar" sense.

[@KcYukon]

Long live diesels!!!

[@s1khking]

Hey how many km or miles do you get per tank? and how much do you get in the winter, does having the heater on make a big difference to the engine? I'm really interested in buying one of these jeeps, but kind of unsure if I really want one. Also how is the space in for the rear passengers? They don't seem to be very roomy for a mid size suv.

[@KcYukon]

Hey Sunny the best I have seen is in the summer 30-34 US MPG in summer. Heater does not make any difference, winter driving does drops to about 28-32 US MPG. Again this is driving very conservative. Driving with regular foot I see 23/25 US MPG that's town/hwy combined. The other numbers are straight hwy at 60 MPH. Engine is super smooth and quiet for a diesel, power comes on nice. Lots of room for my family 3 kids. Overall great jeep 8/10 stars. Only thing I wish it had one more gear for HWY driving I find with the lower gears are great for pulling but it revs around 2300/2400 rpm at 60 MPH. Also kms to a tank on average about 730 kms. Hope that helps.

[@s1khking]

helps a lot,Thanks!

[@KcYukon]

No problem subs are always appreciated thanks

[@kenmckechnie6579]

Sunny B best on highway 8.8 in city 13 to 16 depends how you drive.. in canada my 3rd winter with it and is best vehicle I've ever drove in winter...

[@vurujak]

need some help here if anyone can: planning on buying this same vehicle, specs : 1 owner older guy driven, 6 CYL diesel, 189000 km / 117000 miles. the guy is asking 8500 Canadian or 6200 USD. I asked my mechanic he said don't buy it, too expensive to maintain , he saying get a dodge compact truck. any thoughts ?

[@KcYukon]

I personally drove our 2008 Jeep Diesel to over 400,000 kms and then I sold it for good money. It was still running strong when I sold it just like knew... I think with low kms that engine I was told will go over a million... I was told Mercedes developed that V6 diesel in the 80's and kept perfecting that motor over and over... Mine was awesome all i can say... Electrical worked, nothing was not working at 400,000 kms A/C was strong... Transmission still strong... I did do the delete and other then regular maintence it was fine... So like oil change, tires, I did have powersteering hose blow 2 times but that was easy fix. Ya I loved it, I went to Ram EcoDiesel and I love that truck even more better for work and play. BUT FREAKIN EXPENSIVE TO BUY :(

[@jeffdahl1752]

I need a PCM unit for my 08 -- anyone know where I can get one?? Love this Jeep but this part is hard to find.

[@KcYukon]

Did you ever find one???? Sorry for the delay missed a lot of older comments for some reason!!! I will assume its all fixed now after 3 years lol

[@buzzfeedright4154]

6:09 small company known as Volkswagen idk if you've heard of them probably not.

[@KcYukon]

No have not sorry.

[@cringe9406]

Lol, Volkswagen is the second most sold vehicle brand in the world.

[@gman5986]

@@cringe9406 touareg is super expensive to maintain with horrible electronics. Do your research

[@cringe9406]

@@gman5986 What does that have to do with my comment?

[@joujou79]

I'm looking for one now. Is there anything that I should look out for?

[@KcYukon]

Make sure they used the proper oil change if not I heard regular oils can plug the envionmental stuff on the unit... like the DPF, EGR, and the FLAP... But I'm not sure if that is true or not... Either way you can get a delete that will turn all that stuff off if you wanted to.....

[@murrayg6843]

Do you stil have jeep ?

[@KcYukon]

No sorry I sold it few years back but awesome jeep!!

[@billyjack8119]

A 2008 is on craigslist now with a noisey engine for $5000

[@KcYukon]

How many miles on it?

[@yellowjacket7023]

I have one I'm considering for 8000 in Bismarck. The ad states that it has NEW TIRES,BRAKES,ROTORS,BATTERY AND GLOW PLUGS! 2" ROUGH COUNTRY LIFT KIT.AWSOME POWER AND ECONOMY! JUST BROKE IN WITH 147,000 MILES. Sound like a good deal?

[@billyjack8119]

@@yellowjacket7023 i didnt buy the one for 5k but a running one for 8k seems alright. I am cheap so right off the bat i wouldn't buy it if it has big tires and a lift kit. It tends to wear front end parts and tires like that are not cheap. I drive cars that take $50 tires and have a normal size side wall so i can change them at home and bubble balance to. I like unmolested stock stuff but thats just me

[@KcYukon]

@@yellowjacket7023 I think so I purchased mine like 10 years ago and I still love it.. But I'm a diesel guy i love the low end torque that diesels give off... for 8000 I would say it has be good shape (no rust) and looks well taken care of.... hope that helps

[@80zbaby53]

I don't mind this generation of the Grand Cherokee.. my girlfriend likes the 2011 ones but what do you guys think? I know I can obviously get a 2008 cheaper then I could a 2011 one right? save some money and stress less right? ps we are getting one because we are soon to be parents ☺

[@KcYukon]

If you can find the older diesel ones I would go for it there getting cheaper now and the motor is rock solid with decent fuel mileage. If your thinking gas Jeep go with a newer one, they both look pretty good I like the new and old styles as well. You put SRT rims on anyone of those jeeps and they look hot! good luck either way you will be pretty happy. Congrats kids are awesome!

[@javim9621]

Thotbreak Kid i like all generation jeeps but i went fot the 2011 model and i dont regrete it it is alot more refinde and if u get the v6 u will also get decent gas milege

[@KcYukon]

What type of mileage do you get with that V6 is that the 4.0 L motor?

[@javim9621]

Kc Yukon no its the 3.6l pentestar engine i get 22 miles per gallon combined but i drive agressevly ik for sure i can get more it pruduces 300 hp

[@KcYukon]

pentestar motor I have heard good things about them... I just got back from a mountain trip pulled trailer two sleds and averaged around 18 MPG US Gal's I was impressed with that... Did 1500 mile trip :)

[@MyT2000]

Only good thing that came from Manitoba was crown royal lol

[@KcYukon]

Crown Royal is produced solely at the company's distillery at Gimli, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Yea Yea I get it thanks for watching though....

[@saifmohammed1797]

Good

[@KcYukon]

Thanks

[@adrianparedes4198]

Awesome video! I just found one for sale with 110,000 miles the owner has all service records of the Cherokee. It has a eco tune from greendieselengeneering.com since I’ve never seen these i don’t know if it would be worth buying with 110,000 miles? I guess my question is how is long term reliability? If parts are hard to find or replace and any issues from them? Thanks in advance. I love Diesel engines i owned a 05 Cummins and fell in love

[@KcYukon]

We love our Jeep Grand Cherokee drove it all over north america and it never let us down not even one time!!! Our Jeep has 236,121 miles as of today!!! Transmission and Engine have never been touched... Mine had the Eco-tune done about 3 years ago no issues just improvements like more power and fuel mileage a little better!!! I highly recommend this jeep they are hard to find but if you can find one get it!!! Parts are easy to get they say these motors will go a million miles so not sure about that but so far mine has been solid... Wheel bearings changed a few times on the front but I think I got a bad batch.. Also I plan to change CV shaft on left drivers side but it still works fine but just makes a clicking noise when turning... Oil changes and tires changes and a few ball joints as needed... Everything else rock solid... Hope this helps you out and thanks for watching!!!! KC

[@adrianparedes4198]

Kc Yukon thank you soo much for that information i am going to look at it tomorrow and if i like it i will purchase I’m trusting your word! Is there any issues or things i should look out for before i purchase the vehicle?

[@KcYukon]

@@adrianparedes4198 No problem I have only met a few owners they say the same thing nothing but good stuff and there happy. Another owner I met said there was something with the rear drive shaft going on another one but I mean that could be just a one off. My drive shaft has been fine, if this guy did all oil changes and regular maintenance then it should be in great shape. At 110,000 miles it should feel like new still.. mine has over 200,000 + still feels great no.raddles, no strange noises. Also that Eco tune is done so you don't have to worry about emissions DFI filter would plug if you didn't use Mercedes approved oil for oil changes. I think guys were just doing the tune and then it by passes the whole system. I honestly can't think of anything to watch out for because mine has been so rock solid... I drove it so many places east coast twice and down to California once, numerous numerous snowmobile trips to the mountains... Pulled my 26 ft camper to the east coast went all through states and Canada. PULLED IT HARD TO LIKE 80 mph on interstate like 10/12 hours never let me down. (Maybe I got a lucky one) but If it you like how it drives, runs strong, no rust, and you like it then 😏 well its your call of course! Good luck 👍

[@adrianparedes4198]

Kc Yukon my friend thank you soo much for the information and your time i really appreciate it. Like you said if it drives strong and maintenance is up to date i will probably bring her home with me. Again thanks for your time

[@adrianparedes4198]

My friend sorry to bug you again. I haven’t had a chance to see the Jeep as the owner is out of town he told me the only issue it has is he says it has a oil sweating issue this is his reply to me. “Actually I do not know where it comes form. I have had several people look at it and no one has been able to point to any obvious location. From my research the Oil cooler can sweat oil causing oil to be every where with out any major oil loss” he says he just power washes it once a year to keep engine bay clean but it’s never given him a issue and his mechanic says it’s not a concern that’s why he has never fixed that issue. Do you have any knowledge about this? Again thank you soo much!!

[@DCFGuitar]

Nice Video! Enjoyed it! are you on jeepforum.com?

[@KcYukon]

I'm not on that forum is pretty active? sorry about the delay on reply message :)

[@benmarykuca4144]

Are you in Winnipeg

[@KcYukon]

Hi Ben you bet!

[@benmarykuca4144]

@@KcYukon Me too live near Garden City mall I just picked up in Oct 2019 a 2008 jeep grand cherokee Diesel with only 106k the lady lived in BC no salt its minty condition

[@KcYukon]

@@benmarykuca4144 we still have ours its still our main vehicle at 340,000 kms now after I got eco tune get about 7-9 L/100kms depending on wind direction and temps of course... I would highly recommend getting it done.. There is a guy out of Mitchell that does it if you need his info. its a great Jeep! I should say even at 340,000 kms I impressed how it feels new still.

[@KcYukon]

@@benmarykuca4144 I tried txting that number it gave me a strange message back...

[@KcYukon]

@@benmarykuca4144 Is that a cell number?

[@cschieweck]

32 MPG I don't believe that.

[@KcYukon]

It did that when I first owned it now I would say it 's more like 28 MPG now.

[@yellowjacket7023]

@@KcYukon still an incredible value for a V6. Anything over 22 is hard to beat

[@KcYukon]

@@yellowjacket7023 Yep still a great jeep rolling over 360,000 kms and still pulling hard.. although I have ordered a new ram eco diesel 2020 but still plan on keeping jeep for backup.